1 . Cows produce much methane (甲烷) the world’s second worst greenhouse gas, as they break down the grass. They are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Now scientists have shown the pollution from cows can be reduced by adding a little seaweed (海藻) to their food.
Recently, the researchers from the University of California studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to know the amount of the methane the cows were giving off. They added a small amount of seaweed to the cows’ food.
The consequences were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given. Even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane. Over the five months, the scientists didn’t see any signs that the cows’ stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again. What’s more, the cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows.
But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there’s not enough seaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed. A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in the fields, where they eat grass. That means there’s no chance to feed them seaweed every day.
Still, as the study shows, something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.
1. Why did the researchers carry out the study?| A．To test the effects of the seaweed. |
| B．To discover healthier grass for cows. |
| C．To improve the cows’ living conditions. |
| D．To measure the amount of methane in the world. |
| A．The background of the subject. | B．The results of the study. |
| C．The content of the experiment. | D．The process of the research. |
| A．Seaweed is not as tasty as grass. |
| B．Seaweed is dying out in the world. |
| C．Cows fed with seaweed gained weight easily. |
| D．Cows can hardly have daily access to seaweed. |
| A．Positive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Unclear. | D．Negative. |
2 . Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.
1. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?| A．In March. | B．In June. |
| C．In August. | D．In December. |
| A．You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge. |
| B．Visitors can pay an extra to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre. |
| C．The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire. |
| D．Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions. |
| A．A travel brochure | B．A course plan. |
| C．A research paper. | D．An encyclopedia. |
One of my leachers once asked my class what our favorite memory was. My leacher asked for the moment in which “you fell the best; you fell that you had the world in the palms of your hand.” Some described amazing awards; other described winning a tournament. My answer, however, invited giggles and hesitant smiles. Why? Because I felt the best when I first learned how to ride my bike at thirteen. I didn’t mind my classmates’ stares and mockery, because I knew there was more to the story.
My elder sister and I shared a typical sisterly relationship: we couldn’t stand each other. I was an annoyance to her. Any sort of conversation we had usually ended up fighting. Gradually, I started to learn to be totally indifferent; perhaps the silent treatment would get more approval. I was wrong. We soon fell into a sad pattern. I avoided her, and she ignored me. Deep inside, it hurt. So that was how it was between us. She was only a sister in name. I truly believed that we would forever be apart, two housemates without conversation, two strangers without warmth.
I still remember the day I learned to ride a bike. I had received the bike that Christmas, which was great, until I realized that I had no idea how to ride it. My mom had long abandoned any attempt to teach me. I had proven to be a frustrating student. I took it upon myself to learn, a little bit each day. It was no different. I was coming to the end of my daily one-hour torture(折磨). I was so frustrated that I threw my bike aside and began to cry.
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I guess that was what caused my sister to come outside.
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“I made it,” I shouted with excitement.
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1. 表示关心和理解；
2. 提出相关的建议(至少两条)；
3.表达祝福。
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Dear Susan,
I’m sorry to hear that since your admission to high school,
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
The buzzwords “brittle college students” (脆皮大学生)
The relevant hashtag (标签) “brittle college students” has exploded on social media, with a large number of comments
The term refers
The “2020 China University Students Health Survey Report”
6 . Recently, I have been struggling to connect with my dad because our conversations have seemed unimportant to him. In a half-hearted attempt to find something that could
“Did mom tell you I got a bunny?” It was an unusual question. To my surprise, my dad’s
I shouldn’t be
A few months later, I came up with more photos and videos of Jay on my laptop so my dad could see them more
Our love for animals is the
| A．connect | B．comfort | C．inspire | D．interest |
| A．gifts | B．videos | C．photos | D．posters |
| A．spirits | B．feelings | C．eyes | D．hands |
| A．comment | B．examine | C．observe | D．deliver |
| A．undoubted | B．unfamiliar | C．unexpected | D．unlikely |
| A．disappointed | B．confused | C．satisfied | D．surprised |
| A．chat | B．fog | C．conflict | D．silence |
| A．Additionally | B．Thus | C．Meanwhile | D．Instead |
| A．Respecting | B．Loving | C．Researching | D．Catching |
| A．quickly | B．frequently | C．patiently | D．easily |
| A．pleased | B．ashamed | C．worried | D．discouraged |
| A．cheered up | B．signed up | C．gave up | D．turned up |
| A．resource | B．theme | C．bridge | D．memory |
| A．need | B．help | C．harm | D．chance |
| A．hope | B．joy | C．success | D．freedom |
7 . Lots of people think that the best way to become successful is to pick up lots of new habits and skills. While this can help, sometimes the best thing you can do is give up the things that hold you back from success.
1. Remove Perfectionism
Perfection is impossible.
2. Remove Excuses
3. Remove Fear
Lots of people make themselves smaller without realizing it. They keep quiet during discussions when they want to say something. They avoid taking risks and they always think about the worst cases.
4. Remove The Desire For Overnight Success
Some people believe that the majority of successful people became successful overnight, or that they became successful by chance. They are only waiting for their luck without taking action to make their dreams come true.
| A．In reality success takes efforts. |
| B．For example, give up some bad skills. |
| C．Trying to achieve it is a waste of your time. |
| D．It’s no use trying to blame others for your life. |
| E．These people lack courage and can’t gain success in life. |
| F．This attitude will stop them from achieving their full potential. |
| G．Instead of adding more things to your life, try getting rid of some negative things. |
8 . Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his Austin school weren’t getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find his own solution. For years, he had been-gardening with his mother, and they often sent their vegetables to the neighbors. “I’m good at gardening,” says McKenna, now 16. “Why not plant a garden at school, so that kids in need could take food home?”
McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden; then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKenna’s garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers for students and their families. Now, seven years later, McKenna’s Giving Garden project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden. For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colors, with his personal motto on it: BEA GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age.
“Even a smile might change someone’s life,” he says. “It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day.”
When COVID-19 hit the U.S., MeKenna redoubled his efforts, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute (配送) to the hungry on the weekends. When social distancing meant that volunteers couldn’t work on community garden, he started offering online classes and a gardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, MeKenna says he is always looking for new ways to help the hungry.
1. What caused Ian’s decision to help the kids in his own way?| A．Being rejected by volunteer groups. | B．Being good at gardening. |
| C．His school’s support. | D．His mother’s suggestions. |
| A．It helps students only. | B．It was started with many supports. |
| C．It is funded by schools. | D．It earns great profits every year. |
| A．Well-educated | B．Honest | C．Responsible | D．Caring. |
| A．Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Project | B．Ian Mckenna, an Experienced Gardener |
| C．Giving Garden Project, a Challenging Task | D．Giving Garden Project, a Universal Solution |
A Great Monday
Monday started out well. I woke up on time, ate breakfast and did some last minute studying for my math test later that morning. I was confident of getting good grades. I left my house and ten minutes later, I sat with my friends on the school bus. We were busy chatting about how we spent our weekend. At the next stop, a student named Ryan got on the bus. He was in a rush and tripped (绊倒) over someone’s foot. There was a loud noise as he fell to the floor.
Every one of us on the bus laughed. Ryan got up, brushed his jacket and went to an empty seat. He tried to laugh with us, but his face was red with embarrassment. The rest of the morning went by quickly. I did well in my math test. I read two more chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird in English class. Soon we heard the lunch bell. I met my friends from the cheerleading team in the dining hall. I noticed Ryan a few tables away, sitting by himself. He caught me looking at him. I smiled at him quickly and looked away.
When we finished eating, we went to the courtyard to practice a cheer we would do at that night’s football game. After much practice, we finally managed to do the cheer perfectly. We decided to practice it again one last time. Just like the rest of my day so far, the cheer was going great. I raised my leg for one last toe touch. That was when I felt my jeans (牛仔裤) split (裂开) down the middle of my backside.
I froze. I had no idea what to do. I heard people burst out laughing and I saw them pointing at my torn jeans. I tried to cover myself with my hands, I tried to laugh too, but I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes.
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Then I saw Ryan running towards me.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . I’m often asked how to study English effectively. I think this means getting the most out of your study time, and that means variety.
Study Every Day
It’s important to study English every day. However, don’t exaggerate (夸张)!
A Little Grammar, a Little Listening, a Little Reading, and a Little Writing.
Give yourself one grammar goal when reading a new article or watching a new video. For example, try to write down each example of a form you are studying such as the present perfect. Use colored pens to highlight (使.....突出) forms that you are studying.
Use Different Learning Methods
Don’t just use one way to study English. Use many kinds of methods which will make all the parts of your brain help you.
Find Some Friends
You can practice the exercises together, have conversations together (in English), and, as you study English together, help each other with exercises you may not understand.
| A．Forget Grammar |
| B．Review Grammar as You Watch or Read |
| C．Here are some simple exercises to help you warm up |
| D．Here are some basic ideas to help you as you study English |
| E．Study for thirty minutes every day instead of two hours once a week |
| F．Make sure that you study a number of areas rather than focusing on just one |
| G．For example, if you are learning new vocabulary, create a word map, describe a picture, make a list... |
